Books with author Ruth Owen

Inside this book, meet 12 insects that take defense to a whole new level. From caterpillars that disguise themselves as blobs of bird poop to beetles that repel predators with poisonous, boiling-hot farts, every page is packed with truly unbelievable facts. Perfect for reluctant readers, these books deliver life sciences in the creepiest, yuckiest way possible!

Welcome to the world of designer dogs: new types of dogs that get their nickname from combining the names of their parents breeds. From appearance to temperament to the care of these special pets, readers will learn about the characteristics that make chugs the coveted designer mix that they are. Easy-to-follow text and full-color photographs will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without cookies to leave for Santa, gingerbread houses, and other tasty baked treats. Full of complete recipes specially chosen for young bakers, readers can refer to this book year after year for their Christmas baking projects. Each recipe includes an ingredient and equipment list and simple step-by-step instructions that will guide readers to impressive, and yummy, results. Whether new to baking or a holiday baking veteran, all readers can enjoy the great variety of recipes offered in this volume.

Halloween can be a creepy holiday, and young origami artists will love making it creepier by constructing their own Halloween decorations using the art of paper folding. While creating origami skulls, vampires, witches, spiders, and more, readers will discover why this intriguing imagery is linked with the holiday. Just a few pieces of paper, well-explained instructions, and labeled visual aids are all young artists need. They'll be amazed how a few basic techniques can transform paper into a spooky work of art.

Lurking in the darkest parts of the ocean, the anglerfish could easily be considered the boogeyman of the sea. One of the most hideous creatures--on land or in water--with sickening mating rituals and ruthless hunting methods, the anglerfish is best left alone. Voyage into the dark and learn of this monster of the deep and its trademark glowing lure.

Millions of miles from Earth, a very unusual scientist is hard at work exploring the freezing, dusty surface of the planet Mars. Curiosity, the robot geologist, is one in a long line of robots that have visited some of our solar system's most inhospitable places. In this fascinating title, we look at space robots from the past and those at work today. What are their missions? What tasks can they do? And how does it feel to be the human here on Earth who controls a high-tech robot on a faraway planet?